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Second round of Syria talks makes faltering start

  A second round of  Syria  peace talks got off to a shaky start on Monday with the international mediator meeting the two sides separately after violations of a local ceasefire and an Islamist offensive set back his efforts. Ahead of the talks, mediator Lakhdar Brahimi...

Brahimi sets out next steps in Syria talks: document

  Geneva talks aimed at ending the Syrian war will tackle the key issues of stopping violence, setting up a transitional governing body, and plans for national institutions and reconciliation, mediator   Lakhdar Brahimi   has told the two sides in a document obtained...

Zaatari boutiques glitz up Syrian refugee brides

Despite living in one of the largest Syrian refugee camps, love is in the air for Zaatari camp’s inhabitants and wedding boutiques are springing up to prepare brides-to-be for their big day. Rowaida Abu Zaid, the owner of one of three wedding dress outlets operating in the...

Geneva II Talks Resume on Monday

Regime and opposition delegation begin the second round of “Geneva II” discussions on Monday. The first round of talks, which lasted 10 days, ended on January 31 with little advance on both the general issue of a political transition and specific issues like humanitarian relief....